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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Students from Colorado earn Fulbright, NASA recognition
DENVER (KDVR) — Students from the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs have received recognition from prestigious programs, including the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and NASA. Colorado unlicensed EMT indicted after allegedly caring for over 100 patients Two students are history makers for Mines, after becoming the first graduate students to be selected as Fulbright scholarship recipients in the same year. The two will travel abroad to begin research projects. Isabella Chittimuri, a PhD candidate in applied mathematics and statistics, will travel to Iceland, where she will conduct climate resilience research using Global Information Systems and Machine Learning to support communities that are dependent on glaciers. Nadia Schreiber, a master's student in hydrologic science and engineering, will be heading somewhere much warmer when she travels to Morocco to work with the High Atlas Foundation on sustainable tree planting to combat desertification and to recharge groundwater. More information about the students' journeys can be found on the Colorado School of Mines website. A research team of interdisciplinary students from across the United States, featuring students from Mines and UCCS, was awarded a $10,000 grant from NASA after winning the Spring 2025 NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience. The team will use the grant to kickstart its groundbreaking research project, the Supercritical CO2 Recapture Bioscrubber and Detergentless Ultra-cleaning Bay, affectionately known as the SCRBaDUB. 'I am incredibly proud of Team 25's hard work and dedication. This project not only showcases their innovative spirit but also addresses critical environmental challenges,' said Blake MacDonald, the UCCS student and chief scientist on the project, in a press release on the UCCS website. 'I look forward to continuing this journey as we bring this project to life.' The SCRBaDUB will attempt to 'transform textile cleaning in low Earth orbit.' The project will introduce state-of-the-art liquid CO2 washing machines on current and future space stations, according to the release. The swap would help reduce textile waste generated during NASA missions, which are dedicated to supplying clean clothing, textiles and PPE for extended, crewed missions. If successful, the program can lower the transportation costs for textiles, enhance working conditions and will also support sustainability goals set by NASA. More information can be found on the UCCS website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Does fresh water lie beneath the Atlantic Ocean? These scientists hope to find out
A team of researchers from across the globe set sail this week on a groundbreaking expedition to understand large pockets of fresh groundwater that sit underneath the ocean floor just south of Martha's Vineyard. The International Ocean Drilling Programme, a consortium of scientists from 16 countries, is headed about 30 miles to the southeast of the Island, with plans to drill down as far as 1,600 feet into the seabed in an attempt to figure out how the freshwater got there and how much there is. The study, the first of its kind, could not only help fill in science's geological gaps, but also prove if there is a new, viable drinking water source for the Vineyard and beyond. 'Nobody has done a direct study of these offshore groundwater systems,' said Brandon Dugan, the co-chief scientist on the expedition and a professor at the Colorado School of Mines. 'It's exciting for the Island and the region, and exciting globally.' Scientists first learned of the presence of freshwater in the northeast deep below the ocean's surface in the 1970s, but at the time, it was something of a tertiary discovery. The U.S. Geological Survey, a federal agency, was trying to better understand the geology of the ocean floor along the east coast. Subsequent studies uncovered that the phenomenon was found globally, but, despite the findings, no dedicated, hydrogeological study of the offshore groundwater had ever been done. Dugan said his goal is to link those earlier discoveries to the origin of the freshwater in order to better understand its formation, evolution and longevity. 'What we learn south of the Vineyard will help us think about those other systems,' he said. The study, funded by the drilling program and the U.S. Science Foundation, will then be shared with the public, potentially helping local leaders decide if this groundwater should ever be tapped to supply water to the region. The scientists, aboard the lift boat Robert, cast off from Bridgeport, Connecticut this week on the 90-day expedition to three sites between 25 and 45 miles offshore. Once there, the 185-foot long boat will drop three platform legs into the seafloor, lifting the boat above the surface in preparation for drilling. The drilling will collect water and sediment samples from the aquifer, ranging from less than 10 ounces to more than 1,000 gallons. During an interview last week, Dugan said the team of 34 scientists, 25 technical staff and a 50-person crew will work 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the expedition to pull up these core samples and analyze them. 'Essentially what we do, imagine putting a small straw into a piece of cake,' he said. After the drilling, Dugan said the aquifers will naturally reseal themselves and no equipment would be left in the water for additional sampling or pumping. There are varying hypotheses about why there is freshwater deep in the ocean floor. Some have theorized that the water was leftover from a large ice sheet that was pushed deep down about 20,000 years ago. Others think the drastically different sea level could have played a role. Sea levels were about 300 feet lower in the past, exposing the land much further out from where the Vineyard shoreline is now. The freshwater aquifers could be collections of rainfall and other sources from those bygone days thousands of years ago. Scientists plan to test for the age of the water to help pinpoint if it could be from the ice sheet or the rainfall. Dugan came to the Vineyard in March to talk to officials and give a few lectures at the regional high school. He plans to check back after the study wraps up to host some talks about the findings. Backers of the expedition have said that it has nothing to do with offshore oil drilling or offshore wind energy, and there is little risk of contaminating the aquifers. The research also isn't explicitly being done with drinking water in mind, though predictions from the United Nations that about two thirds of the global population will experience water scarcity by 2030 loom over the project. 'We are not evaluating if or how this fresh-to-freshened water could be used,' said one document on the project. 'Our goal is to characterize the salinity of the water in this offshore aquifer system.' But with more pressure on aquifers, such as the Vineyard's which is under threat from rising sea levels, this research could be a major tool to help decision makers from the Island to Washington, D.C. 'Water's a resource that's become more and more valuable in our lifetime,' Dugan said. 'And the more we know about it, the better prepared we can be.' The Vineyard Gazette on Martha's Vineyard is a news partner of To subscribe to the Vineyard Gazette, click here. 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Axios
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Axios
Denver is slowly but steadily sinking, new study reveals
Despite being far from the coast, new research shows Denver is quietly sinking and ranks among the U.S. cities most affected by the slow-motion slide. Why it matters: Not only is the city losing elevation (meaning its Mile High City moniker may not last forever), but over time, land subsidence can crack foundations, warp roads and weaken flood defenses — especially as climate change intensifies extreme weather. Driving the news: In a peer-reviewed study published this month in Nature, researchers analyzed satellite radar data between 2015 and 2021 and found about 98% of Denver's land is sinking, with an average drop of over 2 millimeters (0.08 inches) per year. Some areas, especially in northeast and southeast Denver, are falling even faster. Threat level: A few millimeters a year means more than you might suspect. "The latent nature of this risk means that infrastructure can be silently compromised over time, with damage only becoming evident when it is severe or potentially catastrophic," researchers wrote. "This risk is often exacerbated in rapidly expanding urban centers." Yes, but: The good news is that Denver's buildings are, for now, at low risk of serious structural damage, according to the study. Only a very small fraction falls into high or very high-risk zones. The intrigue: Denver's drop is predominantly driven by natural forces, the study found. The region is still slowly responding to melting glaciers from the last Ice Age in a process called glacial isostatic adjustment. The big picture: The study found that 25 of the 28 most populous U.S. cities sit on sinking land, affecting more than 33 million people, or over 10% of the U.S. population. Unlike Denver, the primary cause of sinking across most of these locations — about 80% — is the pumping of groundwater for drinking and agriculture, researchers found. Denver was found to be one of the cities with the most widespread land subsidence, alongside Chicago, Dallas, Columbus, Detroit, Fort Worth, New York, Indianapolis, Houston and Charlotte. What they're saying: "Having detailed maps of ground movement as well as the information of what causes it can aid in designing policies," Pejman Tahmasebi, a subsidence researcher at the Colorado School of Mines, told the Washington Post. The findings could help shape smarter groundwater plans and more resilient infrastructure, Tahmasebi said. What's next: Researchers urge cities to factor subsidence into adaptation strategies, including zoning changes and green infrastructure, as well as raising roads or installing tide gates.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Check out these highlights of Broncos tryout WR Max McLeod
The Denver Broncos are gearing up for rookie minicamp this week -- their newly minted rookie draft class, undrafted signees and tryout players will show their goods to the team's coaching staff. One of the tryout invites is local wide receiver Max McLeod from the Colorado School of Mines, a Division II program. McLeod (6-3, 200 pounds) was a four-year player for Mines, where he hauled in 290 receptions for 4,688 yards and 54 touchdowns with the Orediggers. Advertisement At the DII level, McLeod was voted a three-time All-American and set an NCAA record (for all levels) for having at least one reception in 56 straight games. At Mines' pro day, McLeod ran a 4.54 40-yard dash and had a 33-inch vertical. McLeod was the all-time leading receiver in Oredigger history, recording 1,000-yard receiving seasons three straight years (2022, 2023 and 2024). Not only was McLeod a great football player, but he was book smart too, earning his bachelor's in mechanical engineering in 2023. McLeod is one of at least 25 players to have earned a tryout with the Broncos, and he'll aim to make the 90-man roster prior to training camp in July. Check out some of McLeod's greatest hits below! Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Check out these highlights of tryout WR Max McLeod
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Check out these highlights of Broncos tryout WR Max McLeod
Check out these highlights of Broncos tryout WR Max McLeod The Denver Broncos are gearing up for rookie minicamp this week -- their newly minted rookie draft class, undrafted signees and tryout players will show their goods to the team's coaching staff. One of the tryout invites is local wide receiver Max McLeod from the Colorado School of Mines, a Division II program. McLeod (6-3, 200 pounds) was a four-year player for Mines, where he hauled in 290 receptions for 4,688 yards and 54 touchdowns with the Orediggers. At the DII level, McLeod was voted a three-time All-American and set an NCAA record (for all levels) for having at least one reception in 56 straight games. At Mines' pro day, McLeod ran a 4.54 40-yard dash and had a 33-inch vertical. McLeod was the all-time leading receiver in Oredigger history, recording 1,000-yard receiving seasons three straight years (2022, 2023 and 2024). Not only was McLeod a great football player, but he was book smart too, earning his bachelor's in mechanical engineering in 2023. McLeod is one of at least 25 players to have earned a tryout with the Broncos, and he'll aim to make the 90-man roster prior to training camp in July. Check out some of McLeod's greatest hits below! Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
